THE FEMALE OF THE SPECIES is deadlier - and funnier - than the male, in the sharp new comedy by Joanna Murray-Smith opening at The Court on March 27.

UK pianist and bandleader Jools Holland is bringing his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra to Auckland later this month, along with gospel singer Ruby Turner. RACHEL PINDER of NZPA caught up with Turner ahead of their world tour.

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The Good Word

Saturday 3 April, 9.10pm

New Zealand's exciting television book show, The Good Word, treats viewers with its lively mix of reviews, views and stories from the world of books.

Stars of the TV series Outrageous Fortune have held onto their hotly contested titles in the TV Guide Best on the Box People's Choice Awards.

Wellington, March 18 NZPA - Entertainment listings from NZPA. (Previous standings shown in brackets)

FILMS

Top 10 films for the week ended March 10, supplied by the Motion Picture Distributors' Association.

1 (-) Alice in Wonderland

2 (-) Mao's Last Dancer

The top 20 singles and albums for the week ended March 14, supplied by the Recording Industry Association. (Previous standings shown in brackets).

SINGLES:

1 (2) You Got Me - J. Williams feat. Scribe

2 (1) If We Ever Meet Again - Timbaland feat. Katy Perry

The code of conduct changes to Xbox Live has stirred up alot of interest online. What do gamers in New Zealand think about the new changes?

Last week was another great week for TV ONE and TV2, as highlighted in the top "week in review" stories on TVNZ's business marketing site tvnzplanit.co.nz.

WEEK 13: Saturday 27 March - Friday 2 April 2010

WEEK 13: Saturday 27 March - Friday 2 April 2010